A magnificent film. This has been called Russia's GWTW and that's not a foolish comparison. Six hours long. The proverbial cast of thousands. Extremely well-shot battle scenes and camerawork throughout. Strong characters. Beautiful color photography.
The story of Russian Cossacks from 1912 to 1922. The film captured the turmoil, the chaos that tore this land and the people living along the Don river on a time when age-old traditions were overthrown...not once, but over and over. Alliances changed constantly, things were done that could never be forgiven, death was everywhere...the few who made it through alive were faced with a new order.
An incredible achievement. One of the great films of Russian and world cinema.
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